For a wedding with 250 guests in the Ridgewood NJ, the estimated total cost is around $98,247 - $120,079. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Ridgewood NJ is approximately $437. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $98,247 - $120,079.
The average wedding cost in Ridgewood NJ is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $98,247 - $120,079 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
Attire & Accessories
In Ridgewood NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $830 - $1,014. This represents about 0.8% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $857 - $1,047.
In Ridgewood NJ, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $4,712 - $5,759. This represents about 4.8% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$6,785 - $8,293 |
6.9% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$830 - $1,014 |
0.8% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$387 - $473 |
0.4% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$857 - $1,047 |
0.9% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$4,712 - $5,759 |
4.8% |
Bakery
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Ridgewood NJ is $1,426 - $1,742. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Ridgewood NJ area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $6 - $7 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,426 - $1,742 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,426 - $1,742 |
1.5% |
Beauty Health & Spa
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in Ridgewood NJ is $289 - $353. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.3% of the total budget.
| Beauty Health & Spa Cost |
$289 - $353 |
0.3% |
|
Hair Service
|
$157 - $191 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$132 - $162 |
0.1% |
Entertainment
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $2,273 - $2,779, which is 2.3% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Ridgewood NJ area is $1,571 - $1,921.
| Entertainment Cost |
$2,273 - $2,779 |
2.3% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,571 - $1,921 |
1.6% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$702 - $858 |
0.7% |
Event Venue & Services
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Ridgewood NJ, you should budget approximately $50,572 - $61,810, which is about 51.5% of your total budget.
| Event Venue & Services Cost |
$50,572 - $61,810 |
51.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$7,676 - $9,382 |
7.8% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$14,685 - $17,949 |
14.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Location Fee
|
$22,901 - $27,990 |
23.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$5,310 - $6,490 |
5.4% |
Flowers & Decorations
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $9,717 - $11,877. This accounts for roughly 9.9% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$9,717 - $11,877 |
9.9% |
|
Bouquets
|
$786 - $960 |
0.8% |
|
Boutonnieres/Corsages
|
$361 - $441 |
0.4% |
|
Ceremony Flowers & Decorations
|
$3,097 - $3,785 |
3.2% |
|
Reception and Table Flowers & Decorations
|
$2,400 - $2,934 |
2.4% |
|
Venue Decorations
|
$3,074 - $3,757 |
3.1% |
Invitations
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $3,703 - $4,525. This is approximately 3.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$3,703 - $4,525 |
3.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$471 - $575 |
0.5% |
|
Engagement Announcements
|
$423 - $517 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$219 - $267 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations and Reply Cards
|
$738 - $902 |
0.8% |
|
Postage
|
$320 - $391 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$457 - $559 |
0.5% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$418 - $510 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$323 - $395 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$335 - $409 |
0.3% |
Jewelry
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $2,317 - $2,831, which is about 2.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $1,462 - $1,786, which is about 1.5% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$9,914 - $12,118 |
10.1% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$6,136 - $7,500 |
6.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$2,317 - $2,831 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,462 - $1,786 |
1.5% |
Photography & Video
On average, couples in Ridgewood NJ spend between $8,444 - $10,320 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.6% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Ridgewood NJ with 250 guests spend between $3,635 - $4,443 on wedding photography, which is about 3.7% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Ridgewood NJ is $2,776 - $3,392. This makes up a portion of your (2.8%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$8,444 - $10,320 |
8.6% |
|
Digital or Photo cd/dvd
|
$347 - $424 |
0.4% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$599 - $732 |
0.6% |
|
Prints/Enlargements
|
$388 - $474 |
0.4% |
|
Wedding album/s or photo book/s
|
$700 - $856 |
0.7% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,635 - $4,443 |
3.7% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,776 - $3,392 |
2.8% |
Planner/Coordinator
The cost for a Wedding Coordinator in Ridgewood NJ is estimated to be $2,312 - $2,826. This service accounts for 2.4% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$2,312 - $2,826 |
2.4% |
|
Wedding Coordinator
|
$2,312 - $2,826 |
2.4% |
Transportation
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $2,812 - $3,436.
| Transportation Cost |
$2,812 - $3,436 |
2.9% |
|
Group Transportation
|
$2,177 - $2,661 |
2.2% |
|
Limo Rental
|
$635 - $776 |
0.6% |